# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - Kentucky ## National Guidance - **When to Call Non-Emergency Numbers:** - Use non-emergency police numbers for situations like noise complaints, reporting non-urgent crimes, property damage, or suspicious activity that does not pose an immediate danger. - **In Case of Emergency:** - For urgent threats to life or property, dial **911** immediately. ## Statewide Non-Emergency Police Directory - **Kentucky State Police Headquarters:** - **Phone:** 1-800-222-5555 - **Website:** [https://kentuckystatepolice.org](https://kentuckystatepolice.org/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide assistance for non-emergency police matters, including general inquiries and reporting non-urgent crimes. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Louisville - **Louisville Metro Police Department** - **Phone:** 502-574-7111 - **Website:** [https://louisville-police.org](https://louisville-police.org/) - **Office Location:** 633 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 - **Services Provided:** Noise complaints, property crime reports, traffic concerns. ### Lexington - **Lexington Police Department** - **Phone:** 859-258-3600 - **Website:** [https://www.lexingtonky.gov/police](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/police) - **Office Location:** 150 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507 - **Services Provided:** Non-urgent incident reporting, lost property, community outreach. ### Bowling Green - **Bowling Green Police Department** - **Phone:** 270-393-4000 - **Website:** [https://www.bgky.org/police](https://www.bgky.org/police) - **Office Location:** 911 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101 - **Services Provided:** Parking violations, suspicious activity reports, minor accidents. ### Owensboro - **Owensboro Police Department** - **Phone:** 270-687-8888 - **Website:** [https://police.owensboro.org](https://police.owensboro.org/) - **Office Location:** 222 E. 9th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303 - **Services Provided:** Vandalism follow-ups, abandoned vehicles, community programs. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) - **Website:** [https://www.crimestoppersusa.org](https://www.crimestoppersusa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crime or suspicious activity. - **Neighborhood Watch Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.nnw.org](https://www.nnw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Tools and contacts to organize local safety initiatives. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Police Roles:** - **Website:** [https://www.justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [https://www.communitypolicing.org](https://www.communitypolicing.org/) - **Description:** Resources on how law enforcement collaborates with local communities. ## Online Reporting Tools - **Kentucky State Police Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [https://kentuckystatepolice.org/citizens-online-reporting](https://kentuckystatepolice.org/citizens-online-reporting) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **Louisville:** [https://louisville-police.org/online-reporting](https://louisville-police.org/online-reporting) - **Lexington:** [https://www.lexingtonky.gov/online-police-reporting](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/online-police-reporting) --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Kentucky State Police._